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Willian

Cons: Cracked under the pressure of a penalty shootout against Chile. Easily confused with singer from terrible band, if you are simple-minded.

Brazil fans

Pros: Often referred to as “12th man”, Ready to step up and prove it. Can almost certainly all play a bit.

Cons: Assuming 70 per cent of Brazil’s population are football fans, Phil Scolari will have to fill out a teamsheet with 139 million extra names on it. That’s too much writing for a man of advancing years. Coach, dressing room and pitch may also not be big enough to accommodate everyone. High probability of logistical nightmare.

Bernard

Pros: As a born-and-bred Belo-Horizontino, Bernard will be keen to impress.